Types of Financial Aid
Grants
Need-based financial aid that does not need to be paid back.
Loans
Money loaned to be repaid with interest.
Scholarships
Money awarded to help pay for education, usually for students who meet specific requirements.
Work-Study and Student Employment
Part time employment.
Colorado Department of Higher Education Programs
EmpowerEd is a state-funded program administered by the Colorado Department of Higher Education that provides financial assistance and support to individuals who experienced homelessness and were identified as McKinney-Vento eligible by designated school personnel while attending a Colorado high school.
FosterEd at UNCcovers the total cost of attendance for eligible students attending the University of Northern Colorado. This state-funded program pays the remaining balance after scholarships, grants, and other financial aid have been applied. To qualify, students must have been in foster care or non-certified kinship care in Colorado on or after their 13th birthday. If you believe you’re eligible, contact UNC’s Single Point of Contact (SPOC) in the Office of Financial Aid for guidance and support. Schedule an Appointment
